SB 188-LOCAL - AS INTRODUCED
2003 SESSION
09/01
SENATE BILL 188-LOCAL
AN ACT establishing a commission to study improving the enforcement of traffic laws in high traffic areas.
This bill establishes a commission to study the current enforcement of traffic laws in high traffic areas and make recommendations for improvements in enforcement of traffic laws by state and local law enforcement agencies.
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03-1157
09/01
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Three
AN ACT establishing a commission to study improving the enforcement of traffic laws in high traffic areas.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Commission Established. There is established a commission to study improving the enforcement of traffic laws in high traffic areas.
2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(c) Two members of the public, one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate.
(d) The administrative judge of the district courts, or designee.
(e) The director of state police, or designee.
(f) One police chief of a city, appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police.
(g) One police chief of a town, appointed by the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police.
(h) The state coordinator of highway safety.
(i) One town selectman, appointed by the governor.
(j) One city alderman, appointed by the governor.
(k) The director of the police standards and training council, or designee.
II. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
3 Duties. The commission shall study:
I. The impact of traffic law violations on public health and safety, on the quality of life of New Hampshire citizenry, and on the public protection of children.
II. The reasons for the current inadequate enforcement of traffic laws by state and local law enforcement agencies, including lack of manpower and insufficient traffic surveillance equipment.
III. Possible sources of funding to provide for more law enforcement officer positions and sufficient traffic surveillance equipment, such as federal grants, private donations, and increasing the portion of fines retained by municipalities for violations of state laws and local ordinances.
IV. How best to enhance driver awareness of and compliance with speeding and reckless driving laws.
V. Any other matters related to improving the enforcement of traffic laws in high traffic areas.
4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first-appointed senate member shall call the first meeting of the commission. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 30 days of the effective date of this section. Eight members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
5 Report. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2003.
6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.